// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

GITHUB COPILOT MCP SERVER TOOLS

9 tools from the GitHub Copilot MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 9 GITHUB COPILOT MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 8 tools

Read ask-copilot Ask GitHub Copilot CLI to help with coding tasks, generate commands, explain code, or provide suggestions Read copilot-debug Help debug code errors and issues Read copilot-explain Get detailed explanations of code or technical concepts Read copilot-refactor Suggest refactoring improvements for code Read copilot-review Get a code review with suggestions Read copilot-session-history Retrieve the conversation history for the current session Read copilot-suggest Get CLI command suggestions for specific tasks Read copilot-test-generate Generate unit tests for code

WRITE 1 tools

Write copilot-session-start Start a new Copilot conversation session

// FAQ

How many tools does the GitHub Copilot MCP Server MCP server have? +

The GitHub Copilot MCP Server MCP server exposes 9 tools across 2 categories: Read, Write.

How do I enforce policies on GitHub Copilot MCP Server tools? +

Route the GitHub Copilot MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do GitHub Copilot MCP Server tools fall into? +

GitHub Copilot MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (8), Write (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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